dependant

• Personne qui dépend d'une autre, notamment d'un membre de la famille, pour son soutien financier. En anglais britannique, 'dependant' est la forme nominale ; l'adjectif correspondant est 'dependent'.

A person who relies on another, especially a family member, for financial support. Note: In British English, 'dependant' is the noun form; the adjective is 'dependent'.

1. Reliant on someone or somethingB2formalbritish

   Needing someone or something else for support, help, or survival.

   dépendant (qui dépend de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose)

   • The child is dependant on his parents for food and shelter.
   • The project is dependant on funding from the government.
   • She is financially dependant on her husband.

   Synonymesconditionalcontingenthelplessneedyreliantsubject

   Antonymesautonomousindependentself-reliantself-sufficient

• Personne, en particulier un enfant ou un conjoint, qui dépend d'une autre pour son soutien financier, tel que le logement, la nourriture et d'autres nécessités.

A noun referring to a person, especially a child or spouse, who relies on another for financial support, such as for housing, food, and other necessities.

1. Person relying on supportB1formalbritish

   A person, especially a child or spouse, who depends on another for financial or other support.

   Personne à charge

   • She listed her children as dependants on her tax return.
   • The company provides health insurance for employees and their dependants.
   • He is the sole earner for his dependants.

   Synonymeschargedependentminorward

   Antonymesbreadwinnerearnerpatronprovidersponsorsupporter